Spencer Pratt Sounds Off On L.A. Mayoral Race – 'Are We Done Counting Yet?'

Spencer Pratt Questions the Vote Count

Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star known for his stint on 'The Hills', has stepped into the political ring, only to find himself questioning the seemingly endless vote-counting process of Los Angeles' mayoral race. On June 11, he took to social media, asking, “Are they done counting yet?” – a nod to L.A.'s notoriously slow ballot tallying. This wasn’t just a casual jibe; Pratt's remark highlights the frustrations shared by many Angelenos waiting for clarity in the city's political landscape.

Nithya Raman and Karen Bass Advance

News broke just days earlier on June 7 that City Council member Nithya Raman has managed to leap ahead of Pratt, positioning herself to face incumbent Karen Bass in the November showdown. Pratt had thrown his hat into the mayoral ring following the tragic destruction of his home in the 2025 California wildfires, an event that seemed to ignite his passion for political change.

Pratt's Political Aspirations

Pratt’s run for mayor was fueled by his assertion that L.A.'s system is fundamentally flawed. During the "They Let Us Burn" rally, he argued, “The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken.” His campaign centered on tackling the city's numerous woes – from homelessness to crime – with a directness that his fans have come to expect from him.

“The only edge that reality TV and fame gave me in the race is just to prepare for the amount of negativity and threats.”

A Reality Star's Political Journey

Despite not advancing to the runoff, Pratt voiced that his reality TV background prepared him for the cutthroat nature of politics. “No normal person would want to fight this demonic machine of evil that wants people to die on the street,” he stated, reflecting on the challenges he faced in the race. While some criticized his bid, others, such as David Foster and Katharine McPhee, showed their support, seeing his candidacy as a fresh opportunity to shake up a stagnant system.

Pratt’s journey from reality star to political hopeful may have hit a pause, but as a Malibu-esque mix of drama and determination, it promises to keep the conversation going in Los Angeles politics.